Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 743 - 737: Slaying a Golden Immortal, A Cultivation Technique Peddler?_1
Jia Ren, disguised as a somber old man, surveyed his surroundings. Upon seeing only one person, he immediately let down his guard.
"How many Ghostly Immortal Techniques of Golden Celestial do you possess?"
Ghostly Immortal Techniques of Golden Celestial?
Shen Wuliang’s eyes gleamed with a touch of coldness. A golden Skull Head swelled to a hundred feet and suddenly flew towards Jia Ren.
"Who instructed you to do this?!"
"What exactly is your purpose?!"
"Once I extract your Ghost Immortal Soul, I will naturally uncover the answer."
He was resolute, ready to kill with a raise of his hand.
Jia Ren’s figure flashed, arriving in front of the golden Skull Head. His hand shone with a black jade light. He formed a claw with his fingers, pressing them against the Ghost Immortal Artifact.
The hundred-foot-large golden Skull Head rapidly shrank to its normal size.
"Who are you?!"
Shen Wuliang realized something was amiss, and his expression changed slightly.
His own useless subordinates could never withstand a mid-grade Ghost Immortal Artifact. Besides, a Ghost Immortal’s body was weak; it would not withstand the artifact with a bare palm.
This person possessed extraordinary strength, most likely a peer at the same level.
This must be a trap!
"Golden Sha Extreme Light!"
The facial features and seven orifices of the golden Skull Head emitted streams of golden light, within which flowed the soft and sinister Golden Sha Extreme Light.
This Ghostly Immortal Path Divine Power could corrode bones and dissolve souls. It could contaminate the bodies of Immortals and Immortal Artifacts, making it the bane of the Immortal Path.
Direct contact with his palm would inevitably result in the hand crumbling and flesh rotting, the body disintegrating into nothingness.
No matter who this person was, even if he possessed a Golden Immortal’s resilient physique, he could not withstand it. He must pay the price for his foolishness.
Jia Ren’s palm produced black and white energies, with the Power of Laws faintly visible within. They intertwined and rotated, forming a swiftly spinning Yin-Yang Great Grinding Disc.
The golden light sprayed from the Skull Head’s facial features and seven orifices clashed with it, emitting a grating noise.
The Golden Sha Extreme Light was shattered by the grinding disc formed from the Yin-Yang energies. The golden Skull Head crumbled upon contact, scattering fine golden specks all around.
It was as if his palm contained an abyssal maw, devouring the power of the Immortal Artifact.
Shen Wuliang tried to recall the golden Skull Head, but it was firmly held by Jia Ren’s hand. Despite exerting all his strength, he could not retrieve the Immortal Artifact.
He realized Jia Ren was difficult to deal with and immediately adopted a more amiable expression.
"Which Sect do you belong to?"
"Ming Luo Hall? Shaji Palace? Qianhuan Sect?"
"Why have you sought me out, fellow Daoist? If it’s just for Golden Immortal Techniques, everything is negotiable. How about releasing my Immortal Artifact?"
Jia Ren wasn’t surprised. In the Cultivation World and the Immortal Realm, strength was paramount. This mindset was deeply ingrained; powerful entities in the Immortal Realm disregarded weaker Immortals and Cultivators. Only by displaying sufficient strength could one earn the right to be treated as an equal.
"I am quite interested in Ghostly Immortal Techniques of Golden Celestial. How many such techniques do you think it will take to trade for this Immortal Artifact, fellow Daoist?"
The Yin-Yang Great Grinding Disc and the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art did not stop. Together, they were the bane of Immortal Artifacts; with a bit more time, they could grind the mid-grade Ghost Immortal Artifact to dust.
Depleting the Immortal Artifact’s power would also elevate his Cultivation Level.
Feeling his prized treasure being damaged, Shen Wuliang suppressed his rage and quickly offered, "I am willing to present ten Golden Immortal Techniques. I earnestly implore you, fellow Daoist, to show mercy."
Ghostly Immortal Techniques of Golden Celestial were mostly for reference and couldn’t be converted to other techniques. Their worth was far from comparable to the mid-grade Ghost Immortal Artifact that had accompanied him for so long.
Ten Jade Slips flew over. Jia Ren didn’t glance at them, but his Linghuan True Heart stirred.
There’s something wrong with the Cultivation Technique Jade Slips!
Is this change in attitude merely a tactic to lower my guard?
A violet-golden light gleamed in Jia Ren’s eyes as he gazed intently at the approaching Jade Slips.
The ten Jade Slips ignited in mid-air, engulfed in violet flames and burning fiercely.
A black, three-headed, six-armed ghostly figure escaped from the violet fire, looking rather disheveled.
It hadn’t expected to be exposed. A ruthless light flashed in its eyes as it opened its mouth and spewed out a torrent of Ghost Qi.
"Fellow Daoist, how about your Divine Soul joins my Honored Soul Ghost Banner? We can discuss the Dao at leisure."
Shen Wuliang’s expression turned cold. A green-skinned drum and a Black Banner appeared in his palms.
With a sweep of the Honored Soul Ghost Banner, hundreds of spirits—human and demonic—emerged.
The weakest spirits possessed strength comparable to Loose Immortals, while the strongest were on par with Golden Immortals.
Among them were tricked Loose Immortals and Immortals he had slain. After extracting their Immortal Souls, he had refined them into these ghostly beings.
"Soul Hooking and Capturing!"
Shen Wuliang clenched his fists and struck the green drum, unleashing a ghostly sound that assailed the mind.
Upon hearing the ghostly sound, the spirits grew even more frenzied. Their skin emanated a blood-red light as their auras surged, and they rushed madly towards Jia Ren.
Jia Ren struggled to focus, unable to unleash his Divine Skills and secret techniques. His Divine Soul felt as if it were about to be hooked away by the invisible ghostly sound.
Soul Hooking Law?!
Jia Ren discerned the Power of Laws his adversary employed. His expression shifted slightly as he fought to maintain the Yin-Yang Great Grinding Disc.
The golden Skull Head emitted ghostly wails as the Golden Sha Extreme Light poured forth relentlessly, its power significantly intensified.
The formidable three-headed, six-armed ghostly figure and the other spirits swiftly approached him.
Outnumbered, he was clearly at a disadvantage.
"Merge!"
Ten treasured lights of different colors emerged around his body. They all vanished, merging into a single grey-black treasured light.
A grey-black light burst forth with Jia Ren at its epicenter, forming grey tidal waves that expanded in all directions.
The golden Skull Head was struck first. Its golden light dimmed visibly, and it could no longer emit the Golden Sha Extreme Light.
The attacking spirits and the three-headed, six-armed black ghostly figure became transparent and illusory, as if their vital essence had been drained by a succubus, leaving them extremely weakened.
When the two Golden Immortal-level spirits reached him, their strength was reduced to less than a third of its original. Rendered harmless, they were unable to shake Jia Ren’s vast, sea-like vitality.
The green drum’s light dimmed, and its sound ceased abruptly. The Soul Hooking and Capturing Divine Power could no longer operate smoothly.
The Immortal Spiritual Qi is gone?!
Shen Wuliang, a Ghostly Golden Immortal, immediately sensed the changes. His Ghost Immortal power was suppressed and draining at an astonishing rate.
He tried to use his secret techniques and Divine Skills, but all attempts failed.
Fortunately, the Power of Laws offered some resistance to the grey light, allowing him to barely maintain some combat strength.
"It’s only polite to return the favor!"
"Here’s your Immortal Artifact back, fellow Daoist, with an extra gift!"
A White Lotus floated over Jia Ren’s chest. In the next moment, the golden Skull Head and the Yin-Yang Great Grinding Disc in his palm vanished.
Shen Wuliang had a premonition. He surged his Ghost Immortal power to form a protective barrier, trying to block an unknown force from entering his body.
Regrettably, the Chaos Law Ending Treasure Light affected him, causing his Ghostly Immortal Path secret techniques to fail.
A single mistake was enough to turn the tide of battle.
The golden Skull Head and the incessantly rotating Yin-Yang Great Grinding Disc materialized inside his body.
Although Shen Wuliang had anticipated this outcome, the feeling of powerlessness was deeply unpleasant.
BOOM!
The out-of-control Yin-Yang Great Grinding Disc erupted, destroying everything in its path.
Shen Wuliang couldn’t fend off the internal destruction. His body suddenly exploded, his massive Ghost Immortal power erupting into black tides.
Ghost Immortals are much harder to kill than ordinary Immortals. Their bodies are not essential; as long as their soul essence remains, they can fully recover.
The scattered ghostly shadows, driven by Ghost Immortal power, tried to reconvene.
However, the moment they burst apart, they fell under the influence of the Eschatological Chaotic Treasure Light and vanished into thin air before they could reassemble.
Realizing something was wrong, Shen Wuliang felt ninety-nine percent of his Ghost Immortal power flow into Jia Ren’s body.
Is this an opportunity?!
Just when he thought all was lost, an unexpected chance presented itself.
The Ghost Immortal power, imbued with the Soul Hooking Law, was not easy to obliterate.
Although his ghostly form was shattered, it still infiltrated Jia Ren’s Divine Soul.
At this point, the tables turned. The fight had officially entered Shen Wuliang’s home ground.
「The Sea of Divine Souls.」
The Ghost Qi transformed into a figure with grey ghostly horns, gazing at the tri-colored suns in the distance. It felt a horrifying presence emanating from them.
Golden Crow Fire?!
Shen Wuliang wasn’t very familiar with the other two flames, but Golden Crow Fire was the absolute nemesis of all things ghostly.
Ghosts fear daylight, and Golden Crow Fire was like the sun embodied in flame. Such an extremely yang and potent power was unbearable.
Escape!
Shen Wuliang had no intention of usurping Jia Ren’s Divine Soul and decisively tried to flee.
Alas, it was too late.
The tri-colored suns flickered, unleashing a wave of tri-colored flame that swept over everything. Anything it touched was instantly engulfed.
The Ghost Immortal Soul had not yet escaped when it was incinerated to ashes.
Thus, a Ghostly Golden Immortal had fallen.
Jia Ren opened his eyes. The Chaos Law Ending Treasure Light surrounding him gradually dispersed, ceasing its outward expansion.
He picked up the Na Xian Bag and began to inventory his gains.
After waiting for a moment, he looked up at the sky.
A strange aura permeated the air, birthing a powerful Bizarre Demon.
The Soul Hooking Law, without a vessel to contain it, would return to the heavens and earth and inevitably become a Bizarre Demon.
The same had happened after the death of Qin Shiren. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
Back then, he had been in a rush to flee and had no opportunity to deal with the corresponding Bizarre Demon.
Now, however, the situation was different.
The Power of Laws mastered by a Golden Immortal was exceptionally strong, far surpassing that of a True Immortal. The resulting Bizarre Demon was far more potent than any Void-level Strange Creature he had ever seen.
Jia Ren’s fist turned the color of black jade, the power of the Suppressing Mystery Law coursing through it. Before the Soul Hooking Bizarre could descend, he threw his punch.
Within the Profound Heaven Suppressing Immortal Demon Pagoda, another Soul Hooking Bizarre was added.
"It’s finally over!"
Jia Ren didn’t bother tallying his loot. He transformed into a Golden-Winged Peng Bird and swiftly fled.
A battle between Golden Immortals caused a significant commotion, and there was no guarantee it wouldn’t attract the attention of other powerful entities. He had to be cautious.
Along the way, he continuously changed his appearance using the Thousand Transformations Rule to shake off any potential pursuers.
Perhaps Jia Ren was being overcautious, as no accidents occurred.
He assumed the appearance of a Loose Immortal and rented a Cave in Qingxian Marketplace City.
With the Cave’s Formation activated, he began to count his spoils.
The Na Xian Bag contained many treasures and an astonishing number of Jade Slips.
Immortal Techniques, Ghostly Immortal Path Techniques, Bizarre Immortal Techniques, Demonic Immortal Path Techniques, and Demon Immortal Techniques—they were all there. The total number of Jade Slips exceeded a thousand.
The quantity was overwhelmingly large.
Of the over one thousand Jade Slips, most were True Immortal Realm Cultivation Techniques; only a fifth were Golden Immortal-level.
Even so, there were over two hundred different types of Golden Immortal Techniques.
After discounting a small number of duplicates, his haul amounted to over one hundred and eighty Golden Immortal Techniques.
Jia Ren had initially estimated that acquiring ten or twenty Ghostly Immortal Techniques of Golden Celestial would be a good haul, but the outcome far exceeded his expectations.
This guy wasn’t just fond of collecting Cultivation Techniques, was he?
He was most likely a Cultivation Technique trader!
Or perhaps he collected Cultivation Techniques for some other purpose.
